A monologue is an extended speech given by a single character in a dramatic work, such as a play, film, TV show, or video game. It can be spoken to another character, alone, or to the audience as a soliloquy. Monologues can be used to express a characters thoughts, emotions, or ideas, and can reveal details about a storys plot or its characters. They can also be used to drive the action of the scene forward or present a narrative from earlier in the characters life. There are different types of monologues, including soliloquy, dramatic, and internal. A soliloquy is a type of monologue in which a character directly addresses an audience or speaks their thoughts aloud while alone or while the other actors keep silent. A dramatic monologue is any speech of some duration addressed by a character to a second person. An internal monologue is a type of monologue that exhibits the thoughts, feelings, and associations passing through a characters mind. Monologues can be used to challenge or reverse a characters power or status in a scene. They can also be used to deliver exposition or give insight into a characters motivations or backstory.